Luftwaffe Medals

J2 - Flak-Kampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe by C.E. Juncker of Berlin. Instituted January 10, 1941, the Luftwaffe Flak Badge was awarded to those who had participated in 3 air defense actions (with a registered kill) or 5 air defense actions (regardless of a kill) or to the battery commander if half of their troops had been awarded the badge. It is constructed out of ... Read and See More

A Flak-Kampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe Mitgliednadel. The stickpin lapel variation would be privately purchased for everyday wear. The Luftwaffe Flak Badge was awarded to those who had participated in 3 air defense actions (with a registered kill) or 5 air defense actions (regardless of a kill) or to the battery commander if half of their troops had been awarded the badge. It is ... Read and See More

A J2 Luftwaffe Beobachterabzeichen im Etui by C.E. Juncker of Berlin. Instituted January 19, 1935, the observer badge was awarded after completion of two month qualifying service, after five operational flight as observer, or if the recipient was wounded while posted as observer (prior to the completion of the other criteria). It is constructed out of a two piece, die struck, ... Read and See More

The EM/NCO’s machine embroidered badge is in the form of a vertically oval wreath, with laurel leaves to the right side and oak-leaves to the left side in pale silver/grey threads, encompassing a stylized national eagle in flight on a cut-out green wool base. The eagles wings extends beyond the outer edges of the wreath. ... See More

A Type D - Fallschirmschützenabzeichen der Luftwaffe by C. E. Juncker of Berlin. The Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge was awarded to those who had successfully completed the paratrooper training course, consisting of physical and psychological tests along with six qualifying parachute jumps. The two-piece construction badge features a die struck tombak based and gold gilded eagle with a die struck ... Read and See More

A Flugzeugführerabzeichen eagle by F. W. Assmann & Söhne of Lüdenscheid. Instituted March 26, 1936, the Luftwaffe Pilot Badge was awarded to all pilots upon successfully completing flight training. It is constructed out of die struck zinc that have been chemically burnished and silver washed. The obverse features a blackened centrally placed swooping Luftwaffe eagle with outstretched wings clutching a ... Read and See More

The machine embroidered badge is in the form of a pale silver/grey, vertically oval wreath, with laurel leaves to the right side and oak-leaves to the left side, encompassing a darker, silver/grey, stylized, spread winged eagle in flight, clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons, in cotton threads, all on a cut-out, Luftwaffe, blue/grey vertically oval, ... Read and See More

A fine quality textbook example of a “Flugzeugführer- und Beobachterabzeichen”. Two piece construction, brightly burnished highlighted gilt oval wreath with laurel leaves towards the left side and oak leaves towards the right side of the wreath, separated by three small ribbon-like loops at the bottom, a large brightly burnished, highlighted, silver frosted eagle with spread-out wings superimposed on the ... Read and See More

Cased - Radio Operator/Air Gunner Badge by JMME A Luftwaffen Fliegerschützen Bordfunker und Bordmechanikerabzeichen im Etui by IMME & Sohn of Berlin. Introduced January 19, 1935, an airman could receive the badge after passing a qualification exam and completing a minimum of five missions over enemy territory or two months of training or earlier if wounded in the process of an ... Read and See More

The EM/NCO’s machine embroidered badge is in the form of a vertically oval wreath, with laurel leaves to the right side and oak-leaves to the left side, in light, silvery/grey, rayon threads encompassing a stylized national eagle in flight on a cut-out Luftwaffe blue/grey wool base. There is some decolorization to the bird's chest and the ... Read and See More

he EM/NCO’s machine embroidered badge is in the form of a vertically oval wreath, with laurel leaves to the right side and oak-leaves to the left side, in light, silvery/grey, rayon threads encompassing a stylized national eagle in flight, clutching dual lightening bolts in its talons on a cut-out Luftwaffe blue/grey wool base. ... See More

A Luftwaffen Fliegerschützen Bordfunker und Bordmechanikerabzeichen by F. W. Assmann & Sohne of Lüdenscheid. An airman could receive the ROAG badge after passing a qualification exam and completing a minimum of five missions over enemy territory or two months of training or earlier if wounded in the process of an operational flight. It is a two-piece construction made out ... Read and See More

Type I - Cruz de Guerra con Caja - Egaña Model. Instituted January 26, 1937, and amended in 1942, the Spanish War Cross Breast Star was awarded to the Nationalist military personnel who defeated Republican forces at the Civil War. It is a multi-piece construction made of burnished nickel-silver and gilded tombak with multi-colored enamel work. The obverse features a centrally placed ... Read and See More

Type II - Cruz de Guerra para Jefes. Instituted January 26, 1937, and amended in 1942, the Spanish War Cross Breast Star was a high military award to recognize battlefield braver and awarded to the Nationalist military personnel who defeated Republican forces at the Civil War. It is a multi-piece construction made of polished nickel-silver and gilded tombak with multi-colored enamel work. The ... Read and See More

3. Klasse Spanien-Kreuz in Bronze (ohne Schwerter) by Otto Schickle of Pforzheim. Instituted April 14, 1939, the Bronze Spanish Cross without Swords was awarded non-combatants for three months of service in Spain. It is a multi-piece construction made out of a die struck bronze base that has been bronze washed, burnished and finished in a protective lacquer coating. The obverse depicts a convex ... Read and See More

Luftwaffe Oberfeldwebel Martin Hähle LC88 - 2. Klasse Silber Spanien-Kreuz mit Schwertern by L/13 - Paul Meybauer of Berlin mit Nadel Miniatur im Etui. The Silver Spanish Cross with Swords was awarded to those who had at least moderate combat experience, having participated in decisive battles. It is a multi-piece construction made out of a die struck tombak base that ... Read and See More

A Cruz de Guerra con Caja - Type I Spanish War Cross Breast Star in Issue Case by Industrias Egaña Motrico (Guipuzcoa). This was instituted on January 26, 1937, amended in 1942, and awarded to the Nationalist military personnel who defeated Republican forces at the Civil War. It is a multi-piece construction made of burnished nickel-silver and gilded tombak with multi-colored enamel ... Read and See More

Leopold Steinbatz (25 October 1918 – 23 June 1942) was a German Luftwaffe fighter ace during World War II and the only non-officer recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords during World War II. He was "ace-in-a-day" twice, shooting down five aircraft on a single day. ... See More

A Luftwaffe Frontflug-Spange für Transportfliger in Gold mit Anhänger by an unknown maker yet it is likely FLL. Instituted November 19, 1941, the Transport and Glider Clasp in Gold was and awarded for 110 operational sorties. The Star Pendant clasps was awarded upon completion of 250 operational sorties. It is constructed out of two pieces of die struck / stamped zinc / nickel-silver base ... Read and See More

Early Post-War - Panzerkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe in Silber by Rudolf Souval of Wein. Instituted November 3, 1944, the Luftwaffe Tank Battle Badge was awarded to Luftwaffe combat members when deployed asa tank, armored scout and armored infantry units. While awards of the new badge were authorized, and award certificates issued, there is no evidence that it was actually presented before the end ... Read and See More

A NSFK Flugzeugführerabzeichen für Motorflugzeuge (3.Form). Instituted July 12, 1938, by NSFK-Korpsführer General der Flieger Christiansen. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc-alloy base that has been silver washed. The slightly vaulted obverse features a centrally placed soaring eagle surrounded by an oak leaf wreath that is tied together at the bottom and is below an NSFK ... Read and See More

A Nationalsozialistisches Fliegerkorps Erinnerungsplakette 1939 im Etui. Awarded for the June 30 - July 2, 1939 gliding competition in Dusseldorf. It is constructed out of a die stamped zinc base that has been gold gilded. The round shaped obverse features an off-centered NSFK flag with an NSFK emblem, which features; the Greek god ‘Icarus' behind a mobile swastika (to his legs) below an arched “ ... Read and See More

Luftwaffe Medaille für Ausgezeichnete Technische Leistung. This Medal for Outstanding Achievements in the Technical branch of the Luftwaffe was intended to reward outstanding technical achievements in the Air Force which could not be awarded with the War Merit Cross or a similar award. It is constructed out of a die stamped zinc base that has been silver washed. The ... Read and See More

Ehrenschild für Hervorragende Technische Leistung des Oberbefehlshaber Süd. Instituted in 1942, the “Honor Shield for Outstanding Technical Achievements in the Southern Command” was intended to reward special achievements in the technical branch off the Luftwaffe that could not be rewarded with an existing portable award. It is constructed out of a cast iron base that has been chemically blackened. ... Read and See More

Stufe Kraftfahrbewährungsabzeichen in Gold, Sibler und bronze. Awarded upon completing specific award criteria in recognizing driver efforts, ability and vehicle maintenance. It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been finished and lacquered. The obverse features a steering wheel above a textured background surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath with stems to the bottom. silver ... Read and See More

A pierced, stamped metal badge with a silver wash, in the form of an overhead view of an airplane, encircled by a 27mm diameter ring. A horizontal pin-back device is soldered to its unmarked reverse. Of Note: This was a common badge distributed in recognition of donations between 1934-36. ... See More

Numerous Documents and Photos of Knights Cross and Luftwaffe Honor Goblet Winner Luftwaffe Fahnenjunker-Feldwebel Ernst Orzegowski (19.10.19 – 02.08.05) flew with 2. / Schlachtgeschwader 77 until 1944 before being transferred to Home Defense, III. / Schlachtgeschwader 10. He flew a total of 682 combat missions and scored 3 aerial victories. Orzegowski won the following awards: 21.07.1942 - Frontflugspange i. Bronze, 05.09.1942 - Frontflugspange i. Silber, 12.09.1942 - E K 2, 05.10.1942 - Frontflugspange i. Gold, 22.10.1942 - ... Read and See More

A Luftwaffen 2 Fernaufklärer Aufklärungsgruppe 123 Staffelabzeichen. This would have been worn by its members on the left side of their visor cap. It is constructed out of a die stamped alloy base that has been silver plated and contains red, yellow and black enamel work. The obverse features a soaring eagle clutching a telescope in its talons above a ... Read and See More

Potentially for a Luftwaffe Stickpin. The inside says "Lapel insignia Luftwaffe only I think". The purple stamp says "Verein der Hundefreunde Pirmasens". The bottom reads: "E.F. Wiedmann, Metallwarenfabrik Frankfurt aM.-S". The inside diameter measures 2 7/8 inches tall by 2 1/8 long by 3/16 inches deep. A unique piece. ... See More

An essential piece for navigating and observing! This wrist compass was made by Kadlec in Prague and introduced in 1939 to the Luftwaffe. It is made of clear and black bakelite with blackened leather wrist straps along with brass and alloy fittings. The liquid inside is petroleum (kerosene) and can be exchanged or refilled upon inspection. The obverse features the red ... Read and See More

An Internationaler Rundflug 1930 Aero-Club von Deutschland Medallion. It is constructed out of a die struck bronze base that has been black burnished. The round shaped obverse reads: “Aero-Club von Deutschland”, signed and is surrounded by “Internationaler Rundflug 1930”. The reverse depicts the map of euro behind a Lufhandsa style eagle. It measures 3 5/8 in diameter. It comes housed in its appropriate case. ... Read and See More